The hydrologic cycle is made of several factors. The water on the earth’s surface mainly from oceans is released by evaporation and transpiration. As the water travels up into the atmosphere, condensation occurs. Once these water molecules become heavy enough they return to the surface of the earth through precipitation. […]

Medication errors, drug safety, and inappropriate use of prescription medications remain important public health concerns. Discuss the impact of these issues on public health. Some things you may consider as you discuss this topic: Who should bear the primary responsibility for preventing medication errors, unsafe drugs, or prescription drug abuse? […]

3 to 4 Line sentences for response: Recent estimates suggest that 70% of processed food in the US contains genetically modified ingredients, largely from genetically modified soy beans. Unlike many other countries, the US doesn’t require food to be labelled as containing genetically modified ingredients. Should we be concerned about […]

Question: Ethanol (Mr 46) in the body is oxidized to acetaldehyde by liver alcohol dehydrogenase (LADH). Other alcohols are also oxidized by LADH. For example, methanol (Mr 32), which is mildly intoxicating, is oxidized by LADH to the quite toxic product of formaldehyde. The toxic effects of ingesting methanol (a component […]